Florida Commercial Glazing FAQ
Can a commercial glazier install glass on an occupied building in Florida?
Yes — occupied building glazing is a defined commercial glazing specialty in Florida. Scope-by-scope phased install, after-hours and weekend work, temporary weather protection between removal and reinstall, and noise/dust mitigation are standard for retrofit and re-glaze projects.
What occupied-building glazing scopes are common in Florida?
Hotel curtain wall reskin during partial occupancy. Office building IGU replacement floor-by-floor. Restaurant storefront replacement during off-hours (10pm-6am). Medical office punched-opening replacement room-by-room. School re-glaze during summer break. Each has its own phasing protocol.
How does after-hours occupied-building work affect commercial glazing pricing?
Premium time labor (1.5x-2x standard rates) adds 15-30% to the labor line item. Temporary protection (Visqueen, plywood, scaffold weather screen) adds $4-12/sq ft. Crew break-down and re-setup nightly adds 5-10% to labor productivity loss. Net: 20-40% premium over new-construction install.
What protections do tenants need during occupied-building glazing?
Negative-pressure containment for indoor air quality. Weather protection during open-frame periods (rain, wind). Acoustic dampening on chiseling and rebar cutting. Dust mitigation for HVAC return air. Egress maintained at all times per Florida Fire Prevention Code. Documented in pre-construction occupied building plan and submitted to property manager.